This book, *Salt to the Sea* by Ruta Sepetys, covers the largest loss of life in maritime history – the sinking of the German Wilhelm Gustloff in January 1945. It was torpedoed by Soviet forces during WWII. Over 9,000 people lost their lives, including many civilians and children. The story in *Salt to the Sea* is told in very short chapters from the perspectives of four different characters: Florian, a Prussian man fleeing his post; Emilia, a pregnant 15-year-old Polish girl; Joana, a Lithuani...

I have never been so simultaneously sad and angry while reading a book in my whole life, and Ruta Sepetys's `Salt to the Sea` truly pushed me to that emotional extreme.

“How foolish to believe we are more powerful than the sea or the sky.” ALL THE FEELS! Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys nurtured my body, it fed my soul, it made my heart soar. I also had a wave of despair and a feeling of intense longing when the book ended, coming to the unfortunate and fortunate realization that I would be experiencing a book hangover. (A phenomenon that occurs when you read something so good, you think you will never find something quite as good again)This powerful historical ...

Ruta Sepetys's gift for historical fiction shines in 'Salt to the Sea'.

Such a beautiful yet tragic story. Ruta Sepetys, with her powerful novel *Salt to the Sea*, truly has such a way with words. A full video book review is coming soon!

Update: Here is my video review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oubBC...This book is a masterpiece. Ruta Sepetys's Salt to the Sea takes place during WW2 and follows four characters as they are seeking freedom on the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety to all. Going into this powerful WW2 historical fiction novel, I was very apprehensive about reading it. Historical fiction isn't a genre I typically reach for. But this book blew me away. It's safe to say that Salt to the Sea was the be...

(4.5) This book, Ruta Sepetys' *Salt to the Sea*, was absolutely beautiful. It's going to take a minute for all my thoughts to set in after such a powerful historical fiction read. Look out for my full video review soon!

I try, I really do, but Ruta Sepetys's war stories do nothing for me. Yes, I know I'm in the minority. I was one of few who didn't love her debut – Between Shades of Gray – and much preferred her second book – Out of the Easy. Now she returns to World War II and, once again, I don't get it.As with her first novel, I feel a little uncomfortable being negative about these kinds of books. This was a horrific time when some terrible atrocities were committed, and I applaud Ruta Sepetys for always fo...

Ruta Sepetys's *Salt to the Sea* absolutely leveled me. I was completely unprepared for its profound emotional impact. It is a truly beautiful and powerful historical fiction novel, an unforgettable read.

4.5/5